Singapore’s billiards player Peter Gilchrist wins European Open, eyes world No. 1 spot

Singapore's world No. 2 Peter Gilchrist won the European Open on May 21 after beating England's top-ranked David Causier. PHOTO: ST FILE

David Lee

UPDATED May 23, 2025, 03:16 PM

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SINGAPORE – Even at 57 and boasting a trophy collection that includes five World Billiards Championship crowns, Singapore’s Peter Gilchrist is still chasing perfection.

On May 21, he beat England’s world No. 1 David Causier 938-618 in the European Open final for his third title of the year, but the second-ranked player insists that he is “still a work in progress”.

In a phone interview from Belgium, where the tournament was held, Gilchrist said: “At the moment, I’m turning down the more difficult shots for an easier shot.

“There are a few shots I’m not comfortable with, and if I can get that right, I’ll be tough to beat.”

At The Trickshot in Bruges, Gilchrist was certainly hard to crack. After easing through the group stage, he beat 29th-ranked Phil Johnson 784-327 in the last 16, and world No. 7 Jonathan Marwood 990-418 in the quarter-finals.